The best time to visit St. Petersburg is from mid may to mid September. In June we have famous White Nights period that is not to be missed. Summers are generally cool but pleasant and very comfortable for traveling. The ultimate St. Petersburg experience is in mid June, when the sun slides towards the horizon, but never fully sets. During the whole month it seems that city doesn't sleep at all, at 3 o'clock at night at the main street you will find crowds of locals, just like during the most crucial country holidays and fests. It is the busiest time, so almost all hotels are booked weeks in advance. Remember to book hotel and tour in advance, otherwise you may face a lot of difficulties. In winter you will feel yourself in fairy tale, with frozen rivers and gilded cupolas covered with snow. However traveling to St. Petersburg in winter is rare; winter days are short, and temperatures will dip well below freezing so be sure to pack accordingly. With the chill going as low as the single digits, hotels offer great discounts for the rare tourist that braves the cold. And with the winter festival and holiday celebrations, it might just be worth it, just don't forget your parka. A winter of minimum -35.9 C (-32.6 F) was recorded in 1883. The average annual temperature is 5.8 C (42.4 F). From December to March there are 118 days average with snow cover, that reaches average snow depth of 19cm (7.5 inches) by February.
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AuthorHi there! My name is Mila, I have been working as a local guide for six years and I've decided to share with you essential information about St. Petersburg, life in Russia and Russian culture. I hope you will enjoy! Archives
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